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Issue paper based on findings from the first national Southeast Asian Youth Summit,University of California-Berkeley, December 9, 2000. Provides insight and possible solutions for dealing and understanding Southeast Asian students, especially in higher education.

Tensions are rising at Fog Town High School, whose student body is composed mostly of minorities, most notably Filipino Americans. Some Filipino students in particular, named the PACK, are not the "coolest" kids in school with their out-of-date fashion and thick accents. They become the targets of ridicule for the CREW, a bunch of American-born thugs who lounge about causing mayhem. To make matters worse, Tyrone and his CREW have begun to enjoy a new fad: FOB bashing! [description from www.lovethatlumpia.com]

About a young Tongan American man's search for answers to the question, "What is a Tongan?" The film humorously and touchingly presents stereotypes about Tongans, and features interviews with Tongan immigrants (many who speak Tongan) and younger Tongan Americans discussing life in the Bay Area, including a professional dancer, an artist, and a fashion designer/entrepreneur. Produced by Folola (Lola) Takapu (with no previous filmmaking experience) when she was a student at UC Berkeley, the film has gained popularity mostly through word of mouth and Lola was even invited to Tonga to show her film at an academic conference.

The Land Has Eyes (Pear ta ma 'on maf)(2004). 87 min.

Shamed by her village for being poor and the daughter of a convicted thief, Viki is inspired and haunted by the Warrior Woman from her island's mythology. The lush tropical beauty of Rotuma, Fiji contrasts with the stifling conformity of island culture as Viki fights for justice and her freedom. [description from www.thelandhaseyes.com]

Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) is a national non-profit media arts corporation that addresses the need for programming that reflects America's growing ethnic and cultural diversity. Over the past years, NMC members have provided hundreds of hours of culturally-diverse programs to PBS.

PIC's mission is to support, advance, and develop Pacific Island media content and talent that results in a deeper understanding of Pacific Island history, culture, and contemporary challenges.

De Anza College Scholarships

Idealist.org

Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.

Vision New America

Vision New America offers high school, college and graduate students government internship opportunities in local, state, federal offices or policy-oriented organizations in the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Washington D.C.

Vietnamese American National Gala (VANG)

The Vietnamese American National Gala (VANG) website includes a Student Resources section with a long list of scholarships, fellowships, and resources geared toward students from various minority groups:http://www.vangusa.org/student-resources

Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute (APALI)

One of IMPACT AAPI's partner organizations, APALI offers various programs for high school and college students in civic engagement and leadership. Their Summer Leadership Academy is offered at De Anza College for 4-5 weeks during the summer, for 8 units, and a worthwhile experience.

University of California Educational Abroad Program (EAP)

Web Resources

Pin@y Educational Partnerships (PEP)

Program of San Francisco State University’s Asian American Studies Department in the College of Ethnic Studies, with programs in academia and the community for the development of critical Filipina/o American curriculum and research.pepsf.org